Regulations United States Great Basin National Park
Baker Lake
Camping & bivouac
Regulations on 31 October 2026
Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.
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Permit required
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Non-designated or backcountry camping is permitted with the following exceptions and restrictions or conditions:
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- - Backcountry camping permits are required for Baker Lake and Johnson Lake.
Published by National Park Service · Great Basin National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
In Great Basin National Park
Regulated zone
Great Basin National Park
These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.
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Permit required
Caving · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
36 CFR 1.5(a)(2) – DESIGNATED AREAS, CONDITIONS OR RESTRICTIONS ON A USE OR ACTIVITY
- - All caves located within Great Basin National Park are closed to access without a cave permit.
- - Entry into Lehman Caves is controlled under the existing permit system, administered at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center.
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- - Little Muddy Cave is closed from April 1st to October 1st
Published by National Park Service · Great Basin National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
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Regulated
Climbing · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
- - The installation of climbing bolts, bolt hangers, pitons, and other permanently installed hardware is prohibited.
- - Glue, epoxy, cement, or any other adhesive may not be used to attach or reinforce hand and/or footholds for climbing.
- - Chipping or enhancing hand and/or footholds is not allowed while climbing.
- - Vegetation may not be removed for the purpose of climbing.
- - Climbing is not permitted within 100 feet of any archeological, cultural, or historical site.
Published by National Park Service · Great Basin National Park Superintendent’s Compendium
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Regulated
Camping & bivouac · All year
In force on 31 October 2026
Non-designated or backcountry camping is permitted with the following exceptions and restrictions or conditions:
- - No camping is permitted within the Wheeler Peak Day Use Area, Strawberry Creek Day Use Area, or the Lexington Arch Day Use Area as depicted on the Great Basin National Park Official Map and Guide which includes but is not limited to all areas within ¼ mile of the following trails:
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- - Group size is limited to 12 persons. Larger groups must split up into smaller groups within these limits and must camp at least ¼ mile apart.
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- - Backcountry camping permits are required for Baker Lake and Johnson Lake. For all other areas, backcountry campers are strongly encouraged to fill out a free backcountry registration form at park visitor centers to document their plans, provide for their safety, and assist the park in monitoring backcountry use.
Published by National Park Service · Great Basin National Park Superintendent’s Compendium